by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Boston College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boston College highly for philosophy & religious studies, ranked #42 out of 239 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for philosophy & religious studies at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The philosophy & religious studies area of study at Boston College includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 102 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
Boston College is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $47,768 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boston College, philosophy & religious studies graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is lower than $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Boston College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
